Medical Assistant - Counseling Office, Kent

Medical Assistant - Counseling Office, Kent - Full-Time

Pay Range: $18.00/hr – $18.00/hr (base pay). Pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Schedule:

Determined on a case by case basis

Under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor and to the extent permitted by Federal and State regulations, the primary function of this position is to assist prescribers in their roles.

• Screen client telephone calls regarding questions and concerns with medical issues.
• Gather appropriate information during client pre-visit.
• Assist the psychiatric prescribers and nurses to the extent permitted by Federal and State regulations.
• Complete insurance authorizations for medications and other services as needed.
• Complete all documentation in a timely manner according to FCS policy.
• Communicate in a timely and accurate manner all client-related issues and concerns to all other staff providing service to the client to ensure coordination of care.
• Perform those duties specific and customary to the service unit in which assigned.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures, COA regulations, federal and state requirements, and educational/certification/registry requirements.

• Skills and experience working with a general client population within a medical setting. Broad knowledge in behavioral health disorders and treatment specifically psychotropic medications and side effects. Experience working on an electronic health record and e-scribing system.
• Must be able to meet agency requirements for criminal background check (Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation).
• Minimum educational/ licensure requirement:
  Medical assistant diploma/certification preferred.
• Minimum experience requirement:
  Prior mental health experience is desired.

Entry level

Full-time

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